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PoliticsTrump believes Iran is trying to drive up oil prices before midterms

Donald Trump said Iran was trying to push oil prices higher ahead of the US midterm elections, accusing it of fabricating reports of attacks and mines while more oil is passing through the Strait of Hormuz than before the conflict. The elections are scheduled for November 3.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:38

Trump believes Iran is trying to drive up oil prices before midterms

HealthUS-backed vaccine trial on babies canceled after international outcry

Guinea-Bissau officials formally rejected a clinical trial by Danish researchers, funded by the US, to investigate alleged nonspecific harms from newborn hepatitis B vaccination. Lead researcher Christine Stabell Benn said the Council of Ministers reaffirmed its rejection on October 16. Police had raided Bandim Health Project offices and seized vaccines; Benn said the search came after the trial was rejected.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:37

US-backed vaccine trial on babies canceled after international outcry
US-backed vaccine trial on babies canceled after international outcry

WorldAhead of US and Israeli elections, a three-day joint attack on Iran ‘would not radically change the conflict’

Federico Donelli, an associate professor of international relations at the University of Trieste, questions whether a short, intensive offensive could produce a decisive political outcome. He says the key issue is whether military pressure aims to constrain Iran’s capacity or push it to negotiate, and notes that Iran still has leverage over the US.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:36

Ahead of US and Israeli elections, a three-day joint attack on Iran ‘would not radically change the conflict’
Ahead of US and Israeli elections, a three-day joint attack on Iran ‘would not radically change the conflict’

WorldAlbanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as street protests continue

Albanian lawmakers clashed in parliament, throwing objects at each other and pulling microphones from desks. The disorder comes amid months of daily street protests, which began over corruption and have shifted to schooling conditions.

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Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as street protests continue
Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as street protests continue

OtherThe ultimate gift guide for music lovers

NBC Selected editors pick gifts for music fans, including headphones, record players, instruments and stocking stuffers.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-22 16:35

The ultimate gift guide for music lovers
The ultimate gift guide for music lovers

SportsFIFA names United States host of first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

FIFA announced that the United States will host the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup from January 5 to 30, 2028. The 19-team tournament will feature top clubs from all six continental confederations; seven clubs have already qualified.

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FIFA names United States host of first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
FIFA names United States host of first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

PoliticsU.S. charges 82-year-old Virginia Democratic lawmaker in alleged drug scheme

U.S. prosecutors accuse L. Louise Lucas of operating an illegal cannabis business with family members. The 82-year-old Virginia state senator said Thursday’s actions amounted to the federal government bringing its “full weight” to bear against a great-grandmother.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:34

U.S. charges 82-year-old Virginia Democratic lawmaker in alleged drug scheme

WorldJudge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC defamation suit by December 11

A judge has ordered Trump to give a deposition by December 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The BBC has accused him of trying to delay it until January 2027.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:33

Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC defamation suit by December 11

PoliticsMoscow court refuses to release political scientist Alexander Kynev despite fractured leg

The Moscow City Court denied the release of political scientist Alexander Kynev, who is being held before trial on attempted drug-dealing charges. Kynev said his injuries made it difficult to walk. His lawyer, Vera Goncharova, said he was injured during his arrest and could face permanent disability without prompt treatment. Hospital records cited in court show he received treatment for a closed fracture. Kynev denies the charges.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:31

Moscow court refuses to release political scientist Alexander Kynev despite fractured leg
Moscow court refuses to release political scientist Alexander Kynev despite fractured leg

TechEXCLUSIVE: Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance of scam ads

Rhode Island sued Meta Platforms in state court on Thursday, alleging the company tolerated widespread scam advertising on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

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EXCLUSIVE: Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance of scam ads
EXCLUSIVE: Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance of scam ads

EconomyWhat Different US Midterm Outcomes Could Mean for Markets

With the US midterm election less than a month away, Wall Street is preparing for stocks to fall if Democrats retake both chambers of Congress. Voters appear likely to give the party at least a House majority. The Senate race is much less certain, although Democratic candidates lead in polls in key contests. Control of either chamber would give Democrats committee majorities and the ability to propose legislation and hold hearings.

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What Different US Midterm Outcomes Could Mean for Markets
What Different US Midterm Outcomes Could Mean for Markets

OtherWhat to watch in week 7

CNN previews topics to watch in week 7.

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What to watch in week 7

PoliticsMacron says France will ban ‘illegitimate’ protests in coming days

French President Emmanuel Macron said demonstrations organized by groups without legitimate authority would be banned in the coming days. Protests over education funding and the cost of living escalated into violence and looting, and authorities are preparing for possible renewed unrest over the weekend.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:28

Macron says France will ban ‘illegitimate’ protests in coming days
Macron says France will ban ‘illegitimate’ protests in coming days
  • Macron bans ‘illegitimate’ protests in France as he seeks to curb unrest
    Macron bans ‘illegitimate’ protests in France as he seeks to curb unrest

    Emmanuel Macron said demonstrations organised by individuals or groups without what he called legitimate authority would be banned in the coming days. Recognised groups may hold protests, though routes could change. Macron will decide on further steps for demonstrations called for Saturday and beyond at a Friday meeting.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-22 15:54Original
  • Macron calls for demonstrations to stop in coming days
    Macron calls for demonstrations to stop in coming days

    French President Emmanuel Macron said the government recommends against demonstrations nationwide in the coming days, particularly Saturday. Lyon, Toulon and Nice have imposed restrictions on some protests, while Paris authorities will allow a march backed by the CGT and others. Soldiers from Operation Sentinelle are to help prevent violence during the announced demonstrations.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:21Original
  • French authorities move to ban or restrict new protests
    French authorities move to ban or restrict new protests

    On Thursday, French authorities imposed bans or restrictions on new protests that emerged after demonstrations last weekend escalated into the country’s worst street violence in years.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-22 12:11Original
  • Macron tightens protest curbs, blames far left for unrest
    Macron tightens protest curbs, blames far left for unrest

    French President Emmanuel Macron said protests he called “illegitimate” would be banned in the coming days. He blamed “seditious” ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend’s riots and looting.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:45Original
  • Macron says ‘illegitimate’ protests will be banned as cities block demonstrations
    Macron says ‘illegitimate’ protests will be banned as cities block demonstrations

    French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that protests he called “illegitimate” would be prohibited in the coming days. He blamed “seditious” ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend’s riots and looting.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:31Original

SocietyUniversity of Arizona suspends fraternity over rape allegation

The University of Arizona suspended a fraternity after a female student alleged that two men raped her at its house. It is the latest action by a major U.S. university against a Greek chapter over sexual-assault accusations.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:25

University of Arizona suspends fraternity over rape allegation
University of Arizona suspends fraternity over rape allegation

WorldTwo Syrian security officers killed in raid on suspected ISIL cell near Damascus

Syria’s Interior Ministry says two internal security officers were killed and five wounded in clashes during a raid on a suspected ISIL cell in Rankous, outside Damascus. Five suspected fighters were killed and six arrested, and weapons and explosive belts were seized.

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Two Syrian security officers killed in raid on suspected ISIL cell near Damascus
Two Syrian security officers killed in raid on suspected ISIL cell near Damascus

WorldPentagon creates agency for technological sabotage abroad

Politico reports that the US Defense Department created a Technology Support Office to covertly disrupt foreign technology programs seen as threats to US military superiority. Sources said its aims include obstructing research in AI and unmanned systems; a Pentagon spokesperson denied the report’s claims.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:24

Pentagon creates agency for technological sabotage abroad

EconomySolana bot turns $12,000 into $1.4 billion in trading volume as fake liquidity floods Raydium

A Solana bot generated $1.4 billion in trading volume from just $12,000 as fake liquidity flooded Raydium. An Oct. 22 DEXScreener snapshot showed about $579 million in liquidity alongside only 22.6 USDC, highlighting the limits of a pool’s displayed valuation.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 16:20

Solana bot turns $12,000 into $1.4 billion in trading volume as fake liquidity floods Raydium
Solana bot turns $12,000 into $1.4 billion in trading volume as fake liquidity floods Raydium

EconomyMeta strikes deal to keep Mark Zuckerberg in California amid billionaire-tax threat

Meta has agreed to let Mark Zuckerberg sell shares without losing control of the company if he needs to cover a large tax bill. He had considered moving his primary residence out of California over a proposed one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1bn, which has not yet passed and will go to voters on 3 November.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 16:16

Meta strikes deal to keep Mark Zuckerberg in California amid billionaire-tax threat
Meta strikes deal to keep Mark Zuckerberg in California amid billionaire-tax threat

CultureWildwood director says AI is ‘antithetical to everything’ at Laika

Laika CEO and Wildwood director Travis Knight says generative AI conflicts with the studio’s approach. He argues that technology has meaning when artists use it, while AI doing an artist’s work lacks humanity and amounts to theft. He says human stories must come from people who have lived those experiences.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 16:16

Wildwood director says AI is ‘antithetical to everything’ at Laika
Wildwood director says AI is ‘antithetical to everything’ at Laika

PoliticsMEPs urge EU to designate Yemen’s Houthis as a terrorist group

A non-binding European Parliament resolution urges the EU to freeze all funds belonging to the Yemeni group, as the bloc struggles to address the threat it poses to civilian maritime traffic in the Red Sea.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:16

MEPs urge EU to designate Yemen’s Houthis as a terrorist group

WorldCrowd of about 50 beats foreign national to death in South Africa

Police say a crowd of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death in Durban. The victim has not been identified, and police are investigating without yet establishing a motive. The killing follows a wave of anti-immigrant protests in South Africa this year.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:15

Crowd of about 50 beats foreign national to death in South Africa
Crowd of about 50 beats foreign national to death in South Africa

EconomyShort sellers notch $6 billion in paper gains as AI debt fears hit neoclouds

Investors betting against U.S. neocloud and data center companies have made $6 billion in unrealized profits so far this month. Fears that their debt-fueled AI expansion is unsustainable have triggered a selloff.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 16:15

Short sellers notch $6 billion in paper gains as AI debt fears hit neoclouds
Short sellers notch $6 billion in paper gains as AI debt fears hit neoclouds

EconomyUS Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Three-Month Low

Applications for US unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in three months last week, underscoring the labor market’s stability.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:15

US Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Three-Month Low
US Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Three-Month Low
  • U.S. weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows
    U.S. weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows

    The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to near a 57-year low, pointing to few layoffs and a stable labor market.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-22 12:50Original
  • US jobless claims fall to 194,000, lowest since July
    US jobless claims fall to 194,000, lowest since July

    U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 194,000 last week, the lowest in three months. The decline adds to signs that layoffs remain limited and most Americans have unusually strong job security.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-22 12:47Original

PoliticsEU responds to Trump diesel deal with new Russia energy sanctions

The EU has proposed 117 additional sanctions listings, focused in part on Russia’s oil processing, refining and export capacity. The draft includes 31 oil-related listings, as well as financial institutions, LNG processors and companies in third countries accused of helping Moscow evade sanctions. Member-state experts and officials must still review and approve the measures.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 16:13

EU responds to Trump diesel deal with new Russia energy sanctions
EU responds to Trump diesel deal with new Russia energy sanctions

EconomyGucci sales fell further in Q3, Kering says, dimming revival hopes

Kering said on Thursday that sales at its flagship Gucci label dropped 6% in the third quarter, weighed down by weak demand in China and reducing hopes for a near-term revival of the luxury group.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 16:10

Gucci sales fell further in Q3, Kering says, dimming revival hopes
Gucci sales fell further in Q3, Kering says, dimming revival hopes

WorldWhat Russians are told—and what is left out—about Ukrainian strikes

The article compares coverage of Ukrainian strikes in Taganrog and elsewhere. Russian authorities and local media often emphasize damage to buildings, vehicles and drone debris while omitting military targets. Pro-war bloggers reveal more about targets, but cover Russian strikes on Ukraine more often and in greater detail.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:09

What Russians are told—and what is left out—about Ukrainian strikes
What Russians are told—and what is left out—about Ukrainian strikes

SportsSouth Africa beat Australia by an innings to level Test series

South Africa defeated Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test at Gqeberha, tying the three-match series 1-1. Captain Temba Bavuma's 179 helped drive the hosts' comeback, and South Africa bowled Australia out twice. The final Test is scheduled for Tuesday in Cape Town.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 16:09

South Africa beat Australia by an innings to level Test series
South Africa beat Australia by an innings to level Test series

PoliticsTop court to hear appeal over Charter ruling on convoy protest

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal of a 2024 Federal Court ruling that the government infringed convoy participants’ Charter rights by invoking the Emergencies Act in 2022.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:08

Top court to hear appeal over Charter ruling on convoy protest

WorldZaporizhzhia NPP receives 10-year operating license for unit No. 6

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant says Russia’s Rostekhnadzor issued a 10-year operating license for unit No. 6, valid until October 21, 2036. The plant said the license provides a legal framework for safe operation but does not mean electricity generation will resume; any change in the unit’s operating mode requires a separate decision and compliance with safety requirements.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:07

Zaporizhzhia NPP receives 10-year operating license for unit No. 6

WorldIsraeli attacks in Gaza kill four, including a young girl

Israeli attacks across Gaza killed four Palestinians in 24 hours, including a girl shot near Jabalia refugee camp. Gaza’s Health Ministry says 1,538 Palestinians have been killed and 5,498 injured since the “ceasefire” took effect last October. Israel’s military continues to expand its control, leaving many people unable to return home.

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Israeli attacks in Gaza kill four, including a young girl
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill four, including a young girl

WorldFrench justice minister says 2,700 detained after riots

Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said 2,700 people had been taken into police custody after riots in France, with 217 incarcerated. The unrest followed October 17 rallies against rising fuel prices and declining purchasing power; protests escalated into riots and clashes with police in several cities.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:06

French justice minister says 2,700 detained after riots

EconomyCiti sees oil-price risks tilted upward despite Gulf export recovery

Citi said on Thursday that near-term risks to oil prices remain tilted upward despite a recovery in Gulf crude exports, as shipping bottlenecks continue to constrain delivered supplies.

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Citi sees oil-price risks tilted upward despite Gulf export recovery
Citi sees oil-price risks tilted upward despite Gulf export recovery

PoliticsPutin appoints Konstantin Shestakov acting governor of Primorye Region

Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Konstantin Shestakov, the former mayor of Vladivostok, as acting governor of Primorye Region. Shestakov replaces Oleg Kozhemyako, who moved to the federal government as deputy prime minister and presidential envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:05

Putin appoints Konstantin Shestakov acting governor of Primorye Region

WorldItaly and Spain lift border controls after months of tension over Ceuta

Italy and Spain agreed to end restrictions on each other’s citizens, closing a three-month standoff sparked by a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. They said they would strengthen information-sharing to protect the Schengen area. More than 70,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave in late July, raising EU border-security concerns.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 16:04

Italy and Spain lift border controls after months of tension over Ceuta
Italy and Spain lift border controls after months of tension over Ceuta

SocietyKsenia Sobchak’s former business director released after four years in prison

Kirill Sukhanov has been released from a penal colony after serving four years, several Telegram channels reported. He was sentenced to seven and a half years in 2024 over accusations that he and two journalists demanded 11 million rubles from Rostec head Sergey Chemezov to block negative posts. A court in Ryazan region reportedly approved his petition, presumably for parole.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 16:02

Ksenia Sobchak’s former business director released after four years in prison
Ksenia Sobchak’s former business director released after four years in prison

WorldAre French police the most violent in the EU?

French police face renewed scrutiny amid protests and allegations of brutality. Their arsenal includes rubber-bullet guns and stun grenades, and several teenagers suffered life-changing injuries during protests. The interior minister calls the weapons “non-lethal,” while critics question their use and say France’s police are the EU’s most brutal when measured by deaths and maiming.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 16:01

Are French police the most violent in the EU?
Are French police the most violent in the EU?

TechIndia’s Tech Mahindra partners with SpaceXSI on AI-powered software development

Indian IT services firm Tech Mahindra said on Thursday it had partnered with SpaceXSI to use AI to help companies modernise legacy applications and accelerate software development.

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India’s Tech Mahindra partners with SpaceXSI on AI-powered software development
India’s Tech Mahindra partners with SpaceXSI on AI-powered software development

TechTrump says Pichai talked him out of renaming the Atlantic Ocean

At a rally, Donald Trump said he contacted Google CEO Sundar Pichai about renaming the Atlantic Ocean. Trump said Pichai objected because oceans span many countries, and that he would probably drop the idea. Trump also floated calling the Pacific the American Ocean.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 16:00

Trump says Pichai talked him out of renaming the Atlantic Ocean
Trump says Pichai talked him out of renaming the Atlantic Ocean

OtherEvening news bulletin | 22 October 2026

A roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on 22 October, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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Evening news bulletin | 22 October 2026

TechMicrosoft is closing its beloved maker spaces

Microsoft is winding down The Garage, where employees experimented with projects and collaborated on apps and hardware. The company says it will explore other ways to build skills and encourage collaboration. The closure will also bring changes to its annual employee hackathon.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 16:00

Microsoft is closing its beloved maker spaces
Microsoft is closing its beloved maker spaces

TechUber puts all 30,000 employees on ChatGPT Work

Uber had previously run a much smaller ChatGPT Work pilot, but the ride-share giant is now expanding the enterprise agent across the company.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 16:00

Uber puts all 30,000 employees on ChatGPT Work
Uber puts all 30,000 employees on ChatGPT Work

TechThis emulator reimagines Nintendo’s Virtual Boy with a full-color display

Following Red Viper’s addition of Super Game Boy-style color to Nintendo’s Virtual Boy, a new experiment called VBoy Color uses tile-based palettes to give each 8×8 tile its own four-color scheme. This lets objects that shared red hues in the original appear in distinct colors, improving contrast in games such as Mario Clash and Jack Bros.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-22 15:59

This emulator reimagines Nintendo’s Virtual Boy with a full-color display
This emulator reimagines Nintendo’s Virtual Boy with a full-color display

HealthFrance reports first human case of Shamonda virus; patient dies

France reported its first human case of Shamonda virus, which is usually found in livestock. The patient later died, and authorities said there was no risk to the general population at this stage.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-22 15:59

France reports first human case of Shamonda virus; patient dies
  • Shamonda virus detected in a human in France for the first time
    Shamonda virus detected in a human in France for the first time

    A man in France is the first known person to have contracted Shamonda virus. Investigations are examining whether it contributed to his death and how he was infected. The ECDC said he was already seriously ill and immunocompromised; there is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission, and experts say the risk to the public appears very low.

    Shamonda virusFrancehuman infectionpublic health

    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-22 15:07Original
  • France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda

    France reported its first human case of Shamonda virus on Thursday. The virus is usually found in livestock; the patient later died. Authorities said there was no risk to the general population at this stage.

    FranceShamonda virushuman case

    CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:59Original
  • Explainer: What is Shamonda virus, and what risks does it pose to humans and animals?
    Explainer: What is Shamonda virus, and what risks does it pose to humans and animals?

    France has reported the first known human case of Shamonda virus, in a patient who died. The livestock virus was first detected in Nigeria decades ago and reached Europe this year, prompting questions about the risks it poses to people and animals.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-22 14:45Original
  • France confirms first human Shamonda virus case in severely immunocompromised patient who died
    France confirms first human Shamonda virus case in severely immunocompromised patient who died

    French officials confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus in a severely immunocompromised patient who died early this month. They said no risk to the public has been identified and suspect transmission by a biting midge in eastern France; investigations are underway.

    FranceShamonda virushuman infectionpublic health

    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-22 12:46Original
  • France reports first recorded human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health risk
    France reports first recorded human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health risk

    France has reported the first recorded human infection with Shamonda virus, which is most commonly found in cattle. Public health authorities said it did not appear to pose a risk to the public and described the infection in a person with a severely compromised immune system as an exceptional case.

    FranceShamonda virushuman infectionpublic health

    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-22 12:22Original
  • France reports first human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health risk
    France reports first human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health risk

    France confirmed that a patient who died at a Lyon hospital earlier in October had Shamonda virus, the first documented human case. The Agriculture Ministry said there is currently no identifiable risk to the public. Investigations continue, with eastern France considered the leading hypothesis for where the patient was infected.

    Shamonda virusFrancehuman casepublic health

    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:28Original
  • France reports first human Shamonda virus case linked to patient’s death
    France reports first human Shamonda virus case linked to patient’s death

    France has reported its first human case of Shamonda virus, linked to the patient’s death. Cattle are considered the main hosts among animal species that can be infected.

    FranceShamonda virushuman case

    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:10Original
  • First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
    First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say

    French authorities say the first known human case of Shamonda virus was found in a patient who died in early October. Officials described it as an exceptional case in a severely immunocompromised person and said there is no current risk to the public. Investigators believe the patient may have contracted the virus from a midge bite in eastern France.

    Shamonda virusFrancehuman infection

    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-22 11:04Original
  • France confirms first human case of Shamonda virus, previously found only in animals

    French authorities confirmed that a patient in Lyon contracted Shamonda virus, which mainly affects cattle and had previously been detected only in animals. The patient died in early October; authorities said there is no health risk to the general population.

    FranceShamonda virushuman casepublic health

    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-22 09:30Original
  • France reports first human case of Shamonda virus
    France reports first human case of Shamonda virus

    French health authorities said they had detected Shamonda virus in a human patient for the first time. The patient later died, but authorities said there was currently no risk to the general population.

    FranceShamonda virusinfectious disease

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-22 08:35Original

PoliticsCanada, Türkiye elevate ties to strategic level and commit to long-term partnership: Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his trip aims to strengthen ties with Türkiye and create new economic opportunities for both countries.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-22 15:56

Canada, Türkiye elevate ties to strategic level and commit to long-term partnership: Carney
Canada, Türkiye elevate ties to strategic level and commit to long-term partnership: Carney
  • Carney and Erdogan launch ‘strong and resilient’ Canada-Turkiye partnership
    Carney and Erdogan launch ‘strong and resilient’ Canada-Turkiye partnership

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a strategic partnership backed by a three-year action plan. The leaders will work toward a free trade agreement and expand cooperation in trade, investment, defence, security and energy. Their first round of trade talks is set for Ankara next month.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-22 15:00Original
  • Carney balances trade, defence and diplomacy during Turkey visit

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a historic visit focused on closer trade and defence ties with the strategically important NATO ally. The trip reflects Ottawa’s push to diversify beyond the United States while handling sensitive concerns over human rights and Ankara’s recent crackdown on civil society groups.

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WorldNewborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen’s hunger crisis

Seven-week-old twins Raghad and Raad were born prematurely and diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition. Fighting between Houthi fighters and government forces forced their family to flee on foot to Aden. Their father says soaring baby milk prices sometimes left them able to give the twins only water. The UN says hundreds of thousands have been displaced since a ceasefire collapsed, while Taiz is cut off and civilians face grave food risks.

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Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen’s hunger crisis
Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen’s hunger crisis

EconomyPepsi renews Taco Bell deal days after KFC switches to Coke in the U.S.

Taco Bell will continue working with longtime beverage supplier PepsiCo, despite its sister chain KFC switching to Coca-Cola.

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Pepsi renews Taco Bell deal days after KFC switches to Coke in the U.S.
Pepsi renews Taco Bell deal days after KFC switches to Coke in the U.S.

SocietyFrench shopkeepers fear fresh looting during upcoming protests

Shopkeepers in Paris fear further losses during a demonstration planned for next Saturday. After vandalism during last weekend’s protests, some are considering closing their stores, while others intend to remain open.

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French shopkeepers fear fresh looting during upcoming protests
French shopkeepers fear fresh looting during upcoming protests

PoliticsWATCH: High-stakes Senate debates in two key states ahead of midterms

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on closely watched Senate debates in Michigan and Kansas, while President Donald Trump campaigns in South Carolina for Republican candidates.

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WATCH: High-stakes Senate debates in two key states ahead of midterms
WATCH: High-stakes Senate debates in two key states ahead of midterms

TechOpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia post record lobbying quarters

Federal disclosures show Anthropic, OpenAI, and Nvidia each spent more on lobbying in July–September than in any previous quarter. Nvidia led with $2.2 million, followed by Anthropic at $2.1 million and OpenAI at $1.5 million. Together, they spent nearly $6 million on issues including cybersecurity and child safety.

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OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia post record lobbying quarters
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia post record lobbying quarters

PoliticsGreece and Egypt discuss extending maritime zone eastward

Greece’s foreign minister said the two governments are considering a farther-east reach for their Exclusive Economic Zone, toward Cyprus. The discussions follow eastern Libyan lawmakers’ ratification earlier this week of a disputed maritime pact with Turkey.

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Greece and Egypt discuss extending maritime zone eastward
Greece and Egypt discuss extending maritime zone eastward

WorldUkraine and Russia trade strikes after US envoy visits Kremlin

Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone and missile strikes on Thursday, killing seven people in Ukraine, authorities said. Moscow said it intercepted 630 Ukrainian drones aimed at the Russian capital. The attacks followed a meeting hours earlier in St. Petersburg between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin. Witkoff said Moscow was ready to resume trilateral talks with Kyiv and Washington.

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Ukraine and Russia trade strikes after US envoy visits Kremlin
Ukraine and Russia trade strikes after US envoy visits Kremlin

WorldFrench authorities who failed to address social problems unleash terror against children, envoy says

Russian envoy to the OSCE Dmitry Polyansky accused French authorities of failing for years to address problems including chronic underfunding of schools, uncontrolled migration and overcrowded classrooms, creating conditions for protests. He said France had unleashed “terror” against its citizens, especially children, and cited more than 200 teenagers injured by excessive force and over 6,500 detentions, mostly of minors.

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French authorities who failed to address social problems unleash terror against children, envoy says

EconomyMeta shares slide 6% as AI spending turns free cash flow negative

Meta shares fell 6% as AI spending pushed free cash flow into negative territory. The social media giant’s five-year credit default swap prices reached record highs, signaling rising investor concerns about its credit risk.

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Meta shares slide 6% as AI spending turns free cash flow negative
Meta shares slide 6% as AI spending turns free cash flow negative

WorldSaudi Aramco tells staff to evacuate Dhahran headquarters, sources say

Saudi Aramco has instructed employees to leave its Dhahran headquarters and work remotely, according to six people familiar with the matter. The move came a day after an attack on a nearby airport killed two people.

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Saudi Aramco tells staff to evacuate Dhahran headquarters, sources say
Saudi Aramco tells staff to evacuate Dhahran headquarters, sources say

EconomyJon Gray rebuts AI bubble warnings, says demand is ‘parabolic’

Blackstone President Jon Gray said investors need not fear the AI boom will become a bubble. His comments came days after billionaire Ken Griffin said he feared the industry was “almost certainly” headed that way.

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Jon Gray rebuts AI bubble warnings, says demand is ‘parabolic’
Jon Gray rebuts AI bubble warnings, says demand is ‘parabolic’

PoliticsGeorgia on Democrats’ minds: Mobilising Black voters to counter Trump’s meddling

Donald Trump’s push to redraw congressional maps and a Georgia election law that disproportionately affects African Americans are aimed at weakening Black voting power, the report says. Six decades after Atlanta stood at the heart of the civil rights movement, the community is fighting back.

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Georgia on Democrats’ minds: Mobilising Black voters to counter Trump’s meddling
Georgia on Democrats’ minds: Mobilising Black voters to counter Trump’s meddling

PoliticsRussian diplomat says EU seeks to contain Russia across all regions, including South Caucasus

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said the EU aims to contain Russia across regions including the Balkans, South Caucasus and Baltic region. He said Brussels remains focused on preparations for war with Moscow and cited EU countries’ combined military budget of 450 billion euros.

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Russian diplomat says EU seeks to contain Russia across all regions, including South Caucasus

WorldEthiopia-Eritrea: Is a wider conflict looming?

Fears are growing as Ethiopia and Eritrea move closer to war. Ethiopia has taken control of the border town of Zalambessa, raising concern that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed could send troops into Eritrea. The programme spoke with Martin Plaut, a senior research fellow at the University of London’s Institute of Commonwealth Studies.

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Ethiopia-Eritrea: Is a wider conflict looming?
Ethiopia-Eritrea: Is a wider conflict looming?

OtherMan extorted sister in $7M Bell phone theft, police say

Ottawa police say a 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged after an investigation into the alleged theft of thousands of mobile phones worth $7 million.

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Man extorted sister in $7M Bell phone theft, police say

EconomyIrish central bank fines Coinbase Ireland $3.6 million over fund safeguarding failures

Ireland’s central bank fined Coinbase Ireland $3.6 million for failures to safeguard funds. When Silvergate was close to collapse in 2023, Coinbase told 30 customers to deposit funds into an alternative account it held at another U.S. bank.

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Irish central bank fines Coinbase Ireland $3.6 million over fund safeguarding failures
Irish central bank fines Coinbase Ireland $3.6 million over fund safeguarding failures
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🇯🇵 Strong winds, heavy rain in Japan's Ishigaki as Typhoon Champi nears

Stores are closed and people shelter from the heavy rain in Ishigaki, in Japan's Okinawa prefecture, as Typhoon Champi approaches the island.
🇯🇵 Strong winds, heavy rain in Japan's Ishigaki as Typhoon Champi nears

Stores are closed and people shelter from the heavy rain in Ishigaki, in Japan's Okinawa prefecture, as Typhoon Champi approaches the island.
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WorldHundreds of Ethiopians flee to Kenya after fighting in border town

Hundreds of Ethiopians crossed into Kenya after fighting broke out in the border town of Moyale, the Kenya Red Cross and local government officials said Thursday.

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Hundreds of Ethiopians flee to Kenya after fighting in border town
Hundreds of Ethiopians flee to Kenya after fighting in border town

WorldUS withdraws some diplomats from Saudi Arabia as Houthi and Iran tensions worsen

The US ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia because of the threat posed by Houthi militants. The Iran-backed group has continued carrying out deadly strikes from Yemen.

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US withdraws some diplomats from Saudi Arabia as Houthi and Iran tensions worsen
US withdraws some diplomats from Saudi Arabia as Houthi and Iran tensions worsen

PoliticsHow migration is reshaping the political debate in Spain’s Ceuta

The arrival of tens of thousands of migrants in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, has heightened political tensions ahead of next month’s election.

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How migration is reshaping the political debate in Spain’s Ceuta

SocietyFrench students demonstrate again despite school holidays

France’s “Interfac” student movement staged fresh protests on Thursday despite the school holidays. Student representatives are expected to meet Education Minister Edouard Geffray soon.

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French students demonstrate again despite school holidays
French students demonstrate again despite school holidays

World54 killed and 443 wounded in Vasilyevka district of Zaporozhye Region in 2026

Vasilyevka Municipal District head Natalia Romanichenko said at an OSCE televised discussion that 54 residents had been killed and 443 wounded as of October 22. The wounded include 17 children, and those killed include an 11-year-old girl.

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54 killed and 443 wounded in Vasilyevka district of Zaporozhye Region in 2026

WorldFamilies of missing Azerbaijanis seek support from European institutions

Relatives of more than 4,000 Azerbaijanis still missing since the first Karabakh war have taken their demand for answers to EU institutions. They hope the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process can finally establish what happened to their loved ones after decades of suffering on both sides.

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Families of missing Azerbaijanis seek support from European institutions

SocietyTwo killed in fire at Mississippi senior living center

A fire swept through a senior living center in Mississippi, killing two people, Clinton Mayor Will Purdie said Thursday. More than 100 residents lived at the center.

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Two killed in fire at Mississippi senior living center
Two killed in fire at Mississippi senior living center